The literature of the english renaissance was deeply influenced by

a. the rediscovery of classical works.

b. the lingering impact of medieval writing.

c. the fundamental values expressed in the magna carta.

d. the power struggles resulting from the war of the roses.

Proofread the following sentence and correct the spelling and grammar errors. there are two errors. go through reception and turned right at the l entrance.

Which phrase best describes the role of irony in a written book? a. to validate readers’ beliefs b. to defy readers’ expectations c. to represent an idea d. to dramatize events apex

What is the significance of the above statement in relation to the play’s conclusion? oedipus treats his inferiors poorly but ultimately grants them the same respect he grants to nobility. while teiresias appears to be mocking oedipus, the real message is one of warning about the forces working against the king. oedipus earns great fame for answering the riddle of the sphinx but ultimately loses his crown to a common man. just as oedipus is unable to conceive that he has done wrong in the past, he is unable to imagine that his enviable position is impermanent.